Morning journal and courier., 1887-08-31
NEW HAVEN YACHT CLUR.

| How Ladies' Day Was Celebrated
Eesterday-A Very Successful and
Brilliant HaIr-The Afternoon Eek.
curstOn-The Club House Last Even.
I Ing-The ZePhyr's Return From Hel
CruIse-A Notable Incident.
ave never had more successful ladies
day." was remark made by member OF
the New Haven Yacht club at the club
house near the close of the entertainment
last evening. The handsome club house was
brilliantly illuminated inside, while lights OF
various hues were burning from the verands
of the club house. Chinese lanterns and
other lights ornamented the yachts in the
vicinity, while the brightly shining moon
lent brilliancy to the scene, and the capti-
waiting music added a finishing charm to the
whole.
The following yachts and excursionists left
the club house yesterday afternoon for the
afternoons sail: The Vixen, Captain A. Sea-
men and wife, Mrs. Worthington, Mrs Ma
son, Miss Fannie Lawton.
The Thalia with her owner, Dr. link
of Branford, Mrs link, Miss link, Mr. and
Mrs. Hubbard, Miss Hubbard, Mr.. and Mrs
Harrington and Mrs. Smith.
The Wild Pigeon, Commodore Frank
Wheeler and wife, Miss Edith Wheeler and
Master Alfred Wheeler, Miss Stoughton, the
Misses Whittlesey, Mr.. w. Babcock, Dr. and
Mrs. Waldo, Mrs. Benjamin Osborn, Mrs. ].
L. Osborn, Master Charles 81. Osborn and
Master Tytus.
The steamer Lucy, with C. w. Andrews
and wife, Mrs. Mccarthy, Miss Fannie Sper-
~. Miss Annie Curtiss, Miss Hattie Andrews,
Miss Grinnell, Misses Talmadge.
On board the Ceres were the owner, Capt.
J. II. Parish, Frank Human, W. A. Foskett,
jr., Miss Grace Judson, Miss Eta Lockwood
of Hartford, Mrs. W. A. Foskett, Miss G.
Bentley, Mrs. J. II. Parish, Miss Katie Law
renee, Miss E. Parish.
The Defiance, on board which were Rear
Commodore Charles R. Waterhouse, jr., and
wife, Miss Marion A. Stiles, Miss May Gill,
Mi 50 Louise Beach, Miss Ella Mclean of
Boston, Miss Emma Langdon, Mr.. Harry
Waterhouse, Mr.. James R. Lyon. The deco
rations on the Defiance were very beautiful,
as the ladies had placed large bouquets of
flowers in prominent places in the rigging.
The Vidette, on board which were: Cap
tain II. G. Shepard, Mrs. W. G. Shepard,
Mrs. J. F. Shepard, Miss Elsie Thayer, Mrs.
Richards, Mrs. J. Il. Leeds and Miss Nc
Mahon.
Captain w. w. Price, of the Endeavor,
carried party of his friends from New York
and Boston.
The Stranger carried her owner, J. N.
Maeauley, NJ. W. Burwell and others.
On board the Yale launch were Hon. Fl.
B. Hrrrison and wife, Miss Fannie johnson,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. 6. Smell, Mrs. Hugh Gal
Hattie Morgan, Miss Grace Morgan, Miss
Bessie Lum.
The Marguerite was struck by squall
near the lighthouse, where the yacht encoun-
tered storm of short duration. The wind
was blowing gale and shifting. Hailstones
fell thick for short time. But little refer
snce was given last evening to the storm.
The Zephyr returned from ten days.
cruise to the east yesterday noon and
in the sail during the
afternoon. The party who were on
board the yacht in the afternoon
consisted of the owner, George E. Dudley,
Mr.. W. A. Waterbury of New York, Miss |
Mamie Bradley, Miss Fannie Sperry, Miss
Josie Atwater, Mr.. F. Tyler, W. Fl. Seymour
IF South Norwalk, Mrs. E. A. Robinson, DR..
Adams, G. G. Randall and wife of New York,
E. P. Avery, Mr.. J. 7. Fitch, Miss Louise
Fitch, Miss Mamie Alling.
During the recent cruise of the Zephyr
while the party on board were trolling for |
oluefsh in Plum Gut they sighted yachts
7awl in the tide rips. The yawl, which was |
n perilous condition, contained two men |
md woman who were waving for assist |
lnee. The Zephyr bore down to them and |
'escued them after much difficulty, and none |
90 soon as the yawl, which was half full of /
water at the time, filed and went |
iowu IN less than minute after |
he party were taken on board the yacht, |
The wind was blowing fresh from the south, |
md the tide was strong ebb, which made |
ailing dangerous for the yawl and rendered /
t still more difficult for the yacht to render |
assistance.
The keeper of Plum Island light, who was /
Watching the yawl with a powerful marine |
lass stated that had the Zarbvr J,ao, e.
minutes later, the boat would have been /
and those on board drowned.
When the yacht returned from the after
loon sail those on board partook of the sup
'er which was furnished by Deibel, The |
oncert was commenced by the American
and at $50, when the sunset gun was fred. !
he music was delightful. All selections were
reeted with applause, particularly "Boulan-
er's March," which was repeated by the
and.
Mr.. Tredwell Ketcham, who is not a MEM
er, gave, as he has always heretofore done.
be use of his feet yacht the Niagara to the
Tub, placing her at the service Of Fleet Can
ain Gallagher. The company consisted of
[essrs. Treadweu Ketcham and James Gall.
her, jr., Mrs. John E. Earle, Mrs. Charles
Merwin of New Britain, Misses Bryant and
yons of New York, Miss Gertrude Hall and |
aster Walter Gallagher.
Among those who were seated on the bal.
my enjoying the Music last evening were:
x-Mayor Lewis, W.T.. Fields and wife,
RS. r. R. Hopkins, L. H. Stannard, Miss
ay Stannard, Mr.. Joseph Porter, Miss Al
8 Porter, Miss Mamie Crane, Henry r.
sck, Mrs. W. w. Price, Mr.. and Mrs. f. w
lyon, E. E. Durant and many others Who'll
III remember with pleasure the yacht clubs
tertainment on ladies' day.
1T cannot praise Hoods Sarsaparilla half
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